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She was sleeping and all of a sudden she started yelping…

She was sleeping and...

She was sleeping and all of a sudden she started yelping like something was wrong or hurting. She is walking with a limp and a little sideways. Stands up straight though. She is walking now just a little to the side. What can it be?

Veterinarian's Assistant: I'll do all I can to help. Could be a lot of things that cause lethargy. The Expert will know how to help the dog. What is the dog's name and age?

Rocsi. 11 yrs old

Veterinarian's Assistant: Is there anything else the Veterinarian should be aware of about Rocsi?

Welcome to JustAnswer.com! My name is***** and I have been a licensed veterinarian for 10 years. I would be happy to answer your question. I'm sorry to hear that Rosci seems hurt. Can you please tell me what kind of dog Rosci is?

If she has a sprain, she might be uncomfortable overnight. If she appears to be in a lot of pain over the weekend, however, I would get her to the vet for pain medication. Since it's a weekend, that would mean an EC (however some Banfield practices in PetSmart are open on Sundays so you could try there, too).

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